OEM Buick Rainier CV Joint

Buick Rainier CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Inner CV Joint, Front
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  Q: What tools are required to service and repair the CV Joint Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement on Buick Rainier?

  A: To service and repair the constant velocity joint boot, namely the wheel drive shaft outer joint and replacing the seal, we will need: snap ring pliers (J 8059), drive axle seal seal clamp pliers (J 35910), and drive axle swage ring clamp (J 41048). Start by mounting the halfshaft into a vise, applying protective covers to the jaws. If you are using a hand grinder, first use it to cut through the swage rings without hurt the outer race of CV Joint, then use seal compress on the halfshaft from the side of CV Joint outer race. Clean all grease off the CV Joint face and get the halfshaft retaining snap ring from the inner race. Use snap ring pliers (J 8059) to spread the snap ring ears and remove CV Joint from the halfshaft. Discard the old seal and then use a brass drift to tilt the cage and pull out all balls. Turn the cage and inner round 90 degrees to it lining up with the outer round, pull them out and degrease all parts. Check for the wear or damage, and clean the halfshaft bar with the wire brush. For assembly, confirm that parts are in good condition, grease the inner and outer race grooves, and place the inner race in the cage. Align and rotate the inner race down ward and then insert the cage and inner race in the outer race. Use a brass drift to tilt the cage and reintroduce all balls. Pack the CV Joint seal and assembly using the pre-measured amount of grease and then bring the brand new small sized swage clamp up to the CV Joint seal and the large retaining clamps on the seal as well. Put the small end of the CV Joint seal into the groove of the junction seal on the halfshaft bar and align and tighten the swage clamp using drive axle swage ring clamp (J 41048). Tighten the bolts by hand until they are tight and secure the alignment of the seal, halfshaft bar and swage clamp, and tighten each bolt in a 180 degree turn using a ratchet wrench. Once the bolts are loosened up and the dies are separated, locate any deformities with the swage clamp and reinsert where necessary. Place the retaining snap ring in the inner race face of the retaining ring side of the CV Joint before inserting the halfshaft bar. Slide the CV Joint onto the halfshaft bar, make sure it engages and set the large diameter of the CV Joint seal over the CV Joint outer race. Secure retaining clamp to housing using drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 35910), breaker bar, and torque wrench and tighten to 176 n.m (130 lb ft) with clamp ear gap dimension check.